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2025 Summer Conference!

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$180.00 USD Cost For Member: $0
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2025 Summer Conference!

July 22nd-23rd, 2025 | 2 Days | Online Event

Join us for our Annual Summer Conference!

This 2-day program is packed with live interactive CE credits. Attend the full conference or select specific classes.

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Day 1 - July 22nd, 2025

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST

From Craving to Connection: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Pornography Addiction & Recovery

This presentation explores the intersection of trauma and pornography addiction, examining how unresolved emotional wounds contribute to compulsive behaviors. Participants will learn about neurobiological mechanisms, the role of shame, and evidence-based treatment strategies including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness approaches.

Presenter: Yechiel S. Aharonof, LCSW, CASAC-T

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST

Adolescent Suicide and Deaths of Despair: Two Epidemics or One?

This webinar examines rising adolescent suicide rates in relation to broader "Deaths of Despair" trends (suicide, drug overdoses, alcohol-related deaths). Dr. Brent presents data on psychological and social antecedents, risk factors, and prevention strategies.

Presenter: David Brent, MD, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST

Mental Health Apps for Teens: Treatment of Depression and Suicidal Risk

Explore the role of mobile applications in adolescent mental health, focusing on the development and efficacy of the BRITE app for suicide prevention. Includes research findings and youth feedback.

Presenter: David Brent, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST

The WHY Does Not Matter: A Discussion About School Refusal

This session addresses school refusal through case studies and practical strategies for identification and intervention, focusing on anxiety, trauma, and neurodivergence.

Presenter: Michelle Steinberg Halon, LMHC

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST

NEFESH Connect! Professional Networking Event

Meet your colleagues in this facilitated networking session featuring speed networking and introductions.

Day 2 - July 23rd, 2025

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST

Beyond PTSD: Effects of Chronic Wartime Stress on Sexuality and Relationships in Israel

Examine how ongoing trauma impacts intimacy, with clinical recommendations for supporting individuals and couples during prolonged crisis.

Presenter: Talli Y. Rosenbaum, MSc, Certified Sex Therapist

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM EST

OCD–Scrupulosity: "Just Making Sure..."

Learn assessment and treatment strategies for scrupulosity (religious/moral OCD), focusing on Exposure and Response Prevention techniques.

Presenter: Perella Perlstein, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST

Psychology in Schools: Collaborative Roles of Counselors and Therapists

Explore how school counselors and outside therapists can work together to support student mental health and academic success.

Presenter: Evan Kroll, PhD, Licensed Psychologist

2:15 PM - 3:45 PM EST

Now What? Supporting Young People Who Have Left School

Addressing the challenges of students leaving yeshiva systems, with strategies for identification and alternative education approaches.

Presenters: Rabbi Yaakov Mintz, MA & Yael Wedeck, LCSW

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM EST

Ignite Talks

Fast-paced presentations on key topics in mental health practice.

Number of CEs in this bundle: 11.5

These workshops offer 11.5 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits


This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: introductory
Level of Clinician: beginner
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
Not all sessions share the same accreditation. Please see accreditation for each individual class below.

Refund Policy:
Full Refund until 48 hours before scheduled date.
48 hours before: full refund less $5.00 processing fee. After event no refund will be given.
*exclusions apply for reasonable need and cause.